Best Internet Providers in Ericson, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ericson, IA
Ericson has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ericson.
Ranks compare Ericson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ericson, IA at a Glance
Ericson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Ogden Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Ericson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ericson, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ericson based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ericson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ericson?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Ericson
- Ogden Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- BTWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midstate Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ericson Compares to Places Its Size
Ericson's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | Ericson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Boone County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.7% | bottom 37% | 86.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 533 Mbps | bottom 21% | 937 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | top 9% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 80% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $124,445 | top 4% | $86,962 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 37.7% of homes in Ericson, against 86.4% across Boone County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ericson are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $124,445 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Ericson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ericson?
Ogden Telephone Fiber in Ericson, IA
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ogden Telephone offers Fiber service to 36.9% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Ogden Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ericson?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ericson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Ericson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Ericson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 87 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Ericson homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Midstate Communications Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Midstate Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.1% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Midstate Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Ericson homes. Across the city, BTWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Ericson, IA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Ericson homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ericson?
Mediacom Cable in Ericson, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 1.7% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ericson?
CenturyLink DSL in Ericson, IA
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 80.9% of Ericson homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Ericson, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 3.4% of Ericson homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Ericson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ericson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ericson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ericson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ericson that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Kelley has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Gilbert the fewest (80.7%); Ericson has 37.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ericson (this page) | 236 | 37.7% | 533 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Ames | 69,499 | 81.5% | 4,378 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Boone | 14,720 | 87.9% | 956 Mbps | 7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Madrid | 3,638 | 94.2% | 1,060 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Gilbert | 1,911 | 80.7% | 3,611 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Kelley | 1,110 | 98.2% | 987 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 58/100 |
| Luther | 689 | 96.2% | 966 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Moingona | 608 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Mackey | 495 | 16.6% | 267 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 39/100 |
| Jordan | 244 | 43.4% | 531 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 41/100 |
| Logansport | 178 | 93.8% | 957 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ericson?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ogden Telephone should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ericson
| Ogden Telephone | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| BTWI | 100 |
| GigFire | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| Midstate Communications | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Ericson Internet Providers
Based on 46 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ericson residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in Ericson.
At a national level, based on 2619 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ericson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ericson, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ericson Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ericson
Based on data reported by Ericson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Ogden Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ericson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ericson Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ericson?
Of the providers in Ericson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ericson where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ericson, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ericson
| ISP / Tech Type | Ericson Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ericson?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Ericson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ogden Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ericson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ericson, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.